Auto luggage carrier



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AUTO LUGGAGE CARRIER.

APPucATIoN man JULY 26.1921.'

Patenteasept. 12,1922.

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AUTO LUGGAGE CARRIER.

APPLICATION msn JULY 26,1921.

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AUTO LUGGAGE CARRIER.

` APPLICATION FILED uLY 26.1921.

PtntedSrept. 12, 1922.

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` .geared sept. 12,-. reza.

' EUGENE SHEER, or LINCOLN, ILLINoI-s.

f AUTO LUGGAGE camumtf Application alea my 26,1921. serial No. 487,676.

the provision of a device that may be readily and easily extended `above the running board of motor vehicle, and as readily an easily returned to its initial position where it will be practically invisible.

The invention further contemplates the provision of a luggage carrier that may be madearge or small in thediscretion of the user when occasion requires the carrying of a large or small article.

The -invention further contemplates the provision of a device for the purpose set forth, that is simple in construction andone that will add, rather than detract from the finished appearance of an automobile Vor the like.

Similar numerals of reference designate corresponding parts in all of the views of the drawings. v

Figure 1' is a side elevation showingb my novel device attached to the underside of a running board and in its operative position.

Figure 2 illustrates the carrier partly eX- tended ready to draw out to make carrier larger.

Figure 3V shows the position the device assumes when in its folded position.

Figure4 is a detail View of the adjustable rods of my carrier and shows the bearing thereof in a closed position.

,'Figure 5 is a similar view showing the device in extended position.

Figure 6 is a similar view showing the device in extended position, and drawn out one notch to enlarge carrying capacity.

y Figure 7 is a view from back showing the manner in which the bearing and rods are secured when the invention is in operation.

Figure 8 is a similar edge view showing the rods in operative position.

Figure 9 is a detailed view of the rod and the bearing therefor, when in operation.

Figure 10" is a similar view to Figure 9 partially extendedto enlarge.

Figure 11 is a similar. view to Figure 9 extended.

Figures 12 and 13 are detailed views of the various forni of hooks I use in connection with the carrier for holding the ro I employ in connection with the invention.

Similar numerals of reference designate corresponding parts in all of the views of the drawings.

My novel carrier is secured to the underside of the running board of a motor vehicle or the like, lbutshould it happen that 'said running board was of such construction that it would not permit of safe carrying of a large and heavy artlcle thereon, brace rods may be secured to the underside of the vehi-` cle to receive the carrier. p The said carrier comprises the bearings 4* that are secured at various lengths or dis'-v tances throughout the running board l andv are provided withthe integral hangersv I4 that are provided with the squareI opening,

rod 13, for,

or same as generalshape of l bearing portions 4Et as shown` This bearing as before set forth isduL-j plicated at equidist'ant points throughout' the length of the running board and 1s secured thereto by means-of rivets or bolts 4."

Adapted to be turned in the bearings 4b is a rod of L shape form in cross section and indicated by 13. The rod' 13 is provided with the round bearingsurfaces 14 and the:

rounded surface 5 and the upstanding arm" or portion 6. I would have it distinctly. understood that the rod 13 is preferably 'square throughout, (but can be any othenshape),

except at the point where the rod takes into the square opening of the bearing 4b.' On the upper end of the portion 6 of the rod 13 I provide preferably, angle bar 8 that is pivoted to the end of the rod 13.`

It will be manifest that the rod 13 having rounded surfaces 14 is'adapted to turn in the bearing 4 because of this rounded provi-v sion, but I would distinctly have it under stood that the rod 13 is not adapted to turn or be casually displaced from the bearing .when the rod is in a vertical or .horizontal position with respect to the running board 1 The angular arm 8 is preferably of steel and is fastened to the upper end of the rod 13 by means ofa rivet or bolt 7 in such manner that it may be droppedto the run- -nmg board l or raised and lowered after the portion 6 that is secured by the bolt 7 above i' heightV thereof.

referred to, tothe rod i3 end .interposed4 between the head o the bolt 7 and the nere end 6 of the rod is a Washer that is slightly smaller in surface than the square end 6' for an important purpose es will be disclosed, and interposed between the square end of the rod 13 end the angle arin 8 1s a spring or series o' springs l() that hy reiterence to Figure 8 are adapted to beer against the square end oi* the rod at certain times, end rest in the space between the washer and the s uare end at other times. lt will there ore be manifest that the size of the Washer is decreased at its lower end and is round in cross-section in order that pockets may be formed between the round portion and square-end to accommodate the ends of springs 10. rThis spring 10 bears in a square manner on the portion 6* to hold the rod 13 in rigid manner when the rod is in a horizontal or vertical'position. However, oy pulling the spring up against the rod and away troni the square end 6a the rod 13 may be turned in heerin 4 or pulled outwardly tov increase the width of tlie.nnrrier and particularly the length or The springv l() muy he forced inwardly by means oli' the finger piece 9 and in order to retain the springs in so proper position l provide the bolts 12,'and

the ends of the springs are secured to the Iongle arm 8 by means of the rivets ll shown.

-lvlfhen desired, in order to prevent rattling of'therods 13 against the hearings `l",'sprinp' clips4 l5 may he employed. However, this is merely a .matter of discretion.

in the practical use of the invention, the handlexor ringer piece 9 is compressed to release the springs i0, and then the angle arno 8 nioved upwaifly untii the rods (i stand ,in 'the position shown in Ligure l, When springs Al() reach the position shown in Figureh'they will retain the carrier in rigid upright position and prevent collapse thereof." rihe hoolrs i6 and 'i9 having slots l? and 20-'respectively and openings 18 and 2l are adapted to he arranged on the mud guards of the vehicie in lieu olf hooks 22, when desired and ropes may be stretched from these hooks to prevent easual displacement of a trunk or the like iti-oni the carrier. 2li" desired hooks 22 may beplaeed on 'the Meeste' fenders of the vehicle and in such case the hooks 1 6 and y19 may be dispensed with.

llt will be gathered from the foregoing that when occasion demands the carrier may be ready for instant use and that the saine comprises no delicate parts such as are liable to become inoperative after a short period of use.

ln the future practice of the invention, such changes in the construction and arangeinent of parts may be made, us fairly fell within the scope of the claims appended.

Having described my invention, what ll claim and desire to secure by Letters- Patent, is:

l. In an articie carrier, the combination of hearings having integral `dropped portions and having apertures in said portions, a rod adapted to seat in the bearings and having rounded portions throughout its length, and upstandingportionI formed integral on the rod, and a square end formed on the upstanding portion5 means for securing the bearings to the underside of vehicle, an angle arm secured to the square ond oi" the upstanding portion, ineens 'for seein ing the arm to the upstanding portion, a spring .interposed between the angle arm and the square end ot' the upstanding portion, and a Washer of smaller diameter interposed between the square end and the inner end of the fastening means, and ineens for unseuting the spring from its normal position.

2. in un article carrier, the combination ot' hearings, a rod arranged in the hearings., an opstanding portion formed on the rod and having a square end, an angle arm cured. to the square end or' the upstanding portion, a spring interposed between the arm und upstanding portion, and a Washer slightly smaller at its lower end in diameter arranged adjacent the square end oif the upstanding portion, and rneans for moving the spring from its normal position.

In testimony whereofl l have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

EUGENE SHEER.

Witnesses ARTHUR A. GiMBnL, @Hennes D. TALMAGE.

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